Product classification
HS code for Cigars: 2402.10
Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos, containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.
Classification of cigars under HS 2402.10
Cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos containing tobacco are classified under HS code 2402.10. This classification covers products where the filler is wrapped in natural tobacco or reconstituted tobacco. Unlike cigarettes, which are wrapped in paper, cigars are characterized by their tobacco-based outer leaf. The weight of the product, including any bands or attachments, is factored into the classification for duty purposes. This heading includes premium hand-rolled cigars as well as machine-made cigarillos. The distinction between a cigarillo and a cigarette is often based on the wrapper material rather than just the size, making the 2402.10 code specific to tobacco-wrapped smoking products. According to the Chapter 24 notes and the Explanatory Notes for 2402, cigars are products that can be smoked as they are and which consist of a tobacco core wrapped in an outer leaf of tobacco. Cheroots are typically open at both ends, while cigarillos are smaller versions of cigars. The use of reconstituted tobacco for the wrapper is permitted under this code, provided the product retains the essential character of a cigar. This classification is governed by GRI 1 and GRI 6. It is important to note that the presence of a filter does not necessarily turn a cigarillo into a cigarette; the defining characteristic remains the tobacco wrapper. Many jurisdictions have specific weight limits to differentiate between cigars and cigarillos for tax purposes, but for HS classification, they are grouped together under 2402.10. This code excludes products made from tobacco substitutes, which are classified under 2402.90.
- Covers
- Hand-rolled premium cigars
- Machine-made cigars
- Cigarillos with tobacco wrappers
- Cheroots
- Cigars with reconstituted tobacco wrappers
- Also under 2402.10
- Cohiba Espléndidos
- Montecristo No. 2
- Arturo Fuente OpusX
- Davidoff Aniversario
- Swisher Sweets
Codes often confused with 2402.10
Common mistake. Cigars are often misclassified as 2402.20 (cigarettes) if they are small or have filters. However, if the wrapper is tobacco-based, it must be 2402.10. They are also confused with 2402.90 if they contain tobacco substitutes mixed with tobacco, though 2402.10 remains the primary code if tobacco is present.
Top exporters and importers of HS 240210 (the code used for cigars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 240210 (the code used for cigars) in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 36% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 240210, not only cigars.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Dominican Republic $964M 27% of world exports
- 2 Cuba* ~$552M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Nicaragua* ~$476M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 36% of world imports
- 2 France $351M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $254M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for cigars
Brazil classifies cigars under NCM 2402.10.00: HS 2402.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cigars
What is the HS code for Cigars?
The HS code for Cigars is 240210 (Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos; containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto). Cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos containing tobacco are classified under HS code 2402.10.
How do I classify Cigars for customs?
Cigars is classified under HS code 240210 — Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos; containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between a cigarillo and a cigarette in HS codes?
The primary difference is the wrapper; cigarettes (2402.20) use paper, while cigarillos (2402.10) use a tobacco leaf or reconstituted tobacco wrapper.
Which countries are the top exporters of cigars (HS 240210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 240210 (the code used for cigars) in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($964M, 27% of world exports), Cuba (about $552M) and Nicaragua (about $476M). World exports came to about $3.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of cigars (HS 240210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 240210 (the code used for cigars) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 36% of world imports), France ($351M) and Germany ($254M). World imports came to about $3.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Cigars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 240210 for Cigars is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cigars in Brazil?
In Brazil, cigars (HS 240210) is classified under NCM 2402.10.00.